Dr. Heather Wakelee, MD | Palo Alto, CA | Oncology

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Dr. Heather Wakelee is a medical oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients with a particular focus on lung cancer care. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Stanford University School of Medicine. With three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Wakelee brings extensive expertise to her oncology practice. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Wakelee practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California, where she focuses primarily on caring for patients with lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. She performs infusion therapy to deliver targeted cancer treatments directly to patients. Wakelee also utilizes comprehensive metabolic panels and specialized kidney function tests to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 for her compassionate …and expert care.

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Dr. Heather Wakelee

875 Blake Wilbur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

accepting new patients
4.1

14 Ratings
30 years of experience
59 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Stanford University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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I was not impressed with Dr Wakelee's care of my mother. Once my mom announced she didn't want to use a drug under clinical trial she was summarily dismissed. Wait times were as much as 45 in the exam room before the dr showed up. Visits were short and curt. One visit we were told a diagnosis of Stage2A the next visit told Stage 2B . Two months later while with my moms social worker she was asking me my understanding of my moms diagnosis... Only to see from her the chart said stage 3B. Upon paging Dr Wakelee to clarify wakelee said it was 3B was correct the other had been a typo. Not impressed.

January 2nd, 2016

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Best Dr. Ever!

August 31st, 2015

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Dr. Heather Wakelee is the right doctor for me... and probably you. She is extraordinarily knowledgeable about her field-lung cancer. She and her staff are always available to answer questions you may have. She always spends the time necessary to help with your treatment plan and NEVER rushes to see another patient. She lays out the options and lets you be part of the plan. She is what you expect a doctor to be- professional, helpful, personable, approachable, and human.

July 14th, 2013

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Dr. Wakelee is a gem and lucky are those that are in her excellent care. She saved my life.

January 21st, 2011

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Heather Wakelee is an angel on earth. She has the educational background, does research, is intelligent, but also kind, caring, thoughtful and has the most amazing bedside manner.

March 19th, 2010

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Dr. Wakelee saved my life. She is brilliant and I don't think I would be alive without her.She's very real, no sugar coating of the facts, and the confidence she shows in the treatment she presribes makes you feel as though you are in the right hands. Lucky are those that have her for their doctor.

January 29th, 2010

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Brain Cancer (Meningel Neoplasm)
Cancer
Cancerous Tumor
Chemotherapy
Lung Cancer
Medical Oncology
Metastasis
Thoracic Cancer

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Stanford University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Which hospitals is Dr. Heather Wakelee affiliated with?: Dr. Heather Wakelee is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
Where is Dr. Heather Wakelee's office located?: Dr. Heather Wakelee's office is located at 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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